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Core Memory Orbs are objects of major importance from the Disney/Pixar film Inside Out.

Background[]

These special kinds of Memory Orbs contain a very special memory (an accomplishment and/or behavior trait), and it activates/creates an Island that serves as the basis of the host's personality and interest. Core memories are distinguishable from the other memories by their much brighter glow. They are stored in the center of Headquarters. The core memories can be derived from any emotion. Riley's first five are yellow in color, meaning that Joy is the one who helped create these special memories. However, one core memory was created by Sadness on the first day of school when Riley started crying about her move to San Francisco. In which Joy immediately tried to get rid of, causing them to accidentally leave the Headquarters. During the events of the film, any memory Sadness touches would become sad and cannot be reversed. Alas, Joy tries to prevent her from touching the core memories.

When Joy and Sadness get vacuumed out of Headquarters, the core memories were with them. Without the presence of the core memories, the islands that build up Riley's personality began to shut down and eventually break down and fall into the Memory Dump.

With the installation of the new controls, it seems that all of Riley's new core memories were formed by two emotions working together.

Riley's Core Memories[]

  • Hockey: When Riley was very young, she and her parents were playing hockey on the ice, and when she scored her very first goal, this core memory was created, and it led to the creation of Hockey Island, the island that shows Riley's love for hockey.
  • Goofball: Riley was known for being a goofball when she was young, especially when her dad was chasing her while she was running around naked after her bath, this led to the creation of the core memory which would create Joy's favorite island: Goofball Island.
  • Friendship: It is shown that one of the core memories led to the creation of Friendship Island, where Riley and Meg are walking side by side together.
  • Honesty: Riley's known for being honest, especially when she broke a plate with a hammer, thus creating Honesty Island.
  • Family: Riley's memory of her loving parents when she shared cookies with them created Family Island.
  • Nostalgia: When Riley cried at school, a sad core memory was created. It's unknown what island this would make since it never got plugged in.
  • Family (Version 2): After Riley rekindles with her parents, another family core memory was created. It is yellow and blue, as Joy and Sadness created this core memory.
  • Friendship (Version 2): Anger said that the Friendship Island was expanded and they added the new "Friendly Argument Section".
  • Hockey (Version 2): Shows a new memory of Riley playing hockey, possibly recalling her talent in it. It is yellow and red, implying that she now plays aggressively while still enjoying the sport.
  • Tragic Vampire Romance: Sadness said she liked the new Island, "I like Tragic Vampire Romance Island." Tragic Vampire Romance Island is a reference to Twilight, a vampire romance movie based on a book.
  • Fashion: Disgust said to the new Island, "Fashion Island!? (gasp) Everyone, shut up."
  • Boy Band: Fear hopes to the new Island, "Boy Band Island, that's just a phase."
  • Academy: It is shown with a globe with flasks.

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v - e - d
Inside-Out-Logo
Media
Films: Inside Out (video/soundtrack) • Inside Out 2

Television series: Untitled Inside Out series
Shorts: Riley's First Date?
Video Games: Inside Out: Thought BubblesDisney Infinity: 3.0 EditionDisney Crossy RoadDisney Emoji BlitzLEGO The IncrediblesDisney Heroes: Battle ModeDisney MirrorverseDisney Magic Kingdoms
Books: The Art of Inside OutThe Art of Inside Out 2

Disney Parks
The AnnexInside Out HeadquartersInside Out Emotional WhirlwindPLAY!Pixar Pal-A-Round

Entertainment: Pixar Playtime Pals
Restaurants: Angry Dogs
Shops: Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
Parades: Dreams.... And Shine Brighter!Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street PartyPixar Play Parade
Fireworks: Disney EnchantmentDisney in the StarsHappily Ever AfterIlluminate! A Nighttime CelebrationMomentousTogether Forever: A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular
Spring: Disney Color-Fest: A Street Party!
Summer: Pixar Water Play Street Party!
Christmas: World of Color: Season of Light

Characters
Inside Out: The Emotions (JoySadnessAngerDisgustFear) • Mrs. Andersen's EmotionsMr. Andersen's EmotionsBing BongRainbow UnicornThe ForgettersJangles the ClownRiley AndersenMrs. AndersenMr. AndersenMegFrank and DaveJordanFritz Brazilian Helicopter Pilot

Inside Out 2: AnxietyEmbarrassmentEnnuiEnvyVal OrtizCoach Roberts
Deleted characters: Gloom

Locations
Emotion HeadquartersLong Term MemoryImagination LandDream ProductionsAbstract ThoughtPersonality IslandsSubconsciousMemory DumpMinnesotaSan FranciscoRiley's House
Objects
Memory OrbsCore Memory OrbsTrain of ThoughtDaydreamsBottomless BagRocket WagonPixar BallA113Pizza Planet Truck
Songs
Bundle of JoyThe Bing Bong SongTripleDent GumItoshi no RileyBack in BlackTake My Breath Away
See also
The Science Behind PixarPixar in a BoxInside Out: Joyful Sweets
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